Job Description

Coordinator - Safety

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Based in the beautiful outdoor and family-oriented community of Labrador City, NL
• Preference will be given to local candidates

About the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.We are looking for a Safety Coordinator to provide support, advice, coaching and assurance to the Labrador City operation on the Rio Tinto Safety Maturity Model, Safety Performance Standards, Critical Risk Management, Risk Assessments, safety inspections and meetings associated legislative, legal and other requirements.This is a great opportunity to drive continuous improvement of safety performance by actively influencing and promoting Safe Production Systems.We are an open, connected, global team that includes some of the industry\'s best and brightest minds. While using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet, we are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration, and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.We have technical development programs that are industry-leading and recognize the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.Reporting to the Senior Safety Coordinator and working in an exciting and unique environment within the Iron Ore Company of Canada, your duties will include:

• Provide advice and support to the area departments to ensure that operating and maintenance activities undertaken are designed, planned and carried out in accordance with Rio Tinto\'s Safety Systems and comply with Provincial and Federal regulations
• Support and promote adherence to the current safety and support the engineering team on contractors\' engagement
• Assist with safety investigations, coach leaders and advisors on how to prepare reports and recommendations, implement corrective and preventative actions and share learnings with both sites
• Monitor safety performance indicators to drive change in the workplace
• Understand, promote and adhere to the HSEQ Management System, Rio Tinto safety performance standards and IOC\'s supporting procedures
• Understand and ensure compliance with relevant statutory and legislative provisions and the Rio Tinto Safety Standards
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of risk assessment process, including hazard identification and implementation of controls
• Coach area leaders in a balanced approach to risk management and assist in the development and of safety policies, procedures and related documentation
• Delivering the annual H&S plan and supporting operational and technical leaders improving safety maturity
• Influence and coach leaders and frontline workers (including contract partners) on fundamental H&S tools and processes (critical risk management, hazard identification and control, shift-start meetings, leadership in the field
• Assurance activities to determine control effectiveness and improvement actions
• Developing and providing relevant safety information to operational and technical leaders (safety statistics, incident information, risk analysis, educational material)
• Coordination of site-based initiatives that promote health and wellbeing

What you\'ll bring

• Technical Diploma in Health & Safety
• 5 to 7 years\' experience in a similar industrial setting, mining, processing, manufacturing or related setting
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and drive outcomes
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong computer skills including using web-based systems and Microsoft Office Suite

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

What we offer:Being recognized for your contribution, thinking, and hard work. Also, with the ability to go home knowing you\'ve helped the world progress.

• In our work environment, safety takes center stage, guided by care, courage, and curiosity
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension, and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life\'s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts

About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can\'t do it on our own, so we\'re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.Where you\'ll be workingWe are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.IOC\'s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles.Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Montreal\'s Top Employers and Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2024 for a 5th consecutive year. For more information, click here:

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